Today I came across this "puzzle" on the website of Bob Gootee <www.ecosinc.com/gootee/> and thought I would post it since many folks may not be aware of this site and the Gootees were such a prominent part of the town of Loogootee. Who knows...maybe one of you has information that will help unravel the mystery of the parents of Joseph Whelan Gootee who married Sarah Ann Bramble. Thanks for looking! Shirley "Cousins ! Recently I received a page from the Bible of Elijah and Statia Ann Gootee Gorden (Joseph Whalands daughter and son in law)from Virginia and it could disprove my research. It shows the marriage date of Joseph Whaland Gootee and Sarah Bramble as Feb 1791 or 1794 (illegible). It then lists that Andrew Gootee died 10 Sep 1786; Priscilla his wife died 26 Sep 1793 and John Gootee (Unknown) died 8 May 1803. It also lists a Nancy Bramble died 22 Dec 1800 and Thomas Bramble died 30 Apr 1826. None of these entries has an explanation. I need to determine if Ann was listing her Grandparents or other relatives. My research indicates that Joseph Whalands Father was Joseph Whaland Sr. who was a brother of Andrew. My question is, does another Bible exist in the families of Joseph and Sarah children ?? George Sebastian, Thomas Nesbe, Charles Bramble Wheland, Charles Silas or the two sisters that married in the Norris family ?? If so, please let me know so I can obtain accurate data." Note: Anyone with information can go to the Puzzlers section, click on KY and send new information you think might help! Shirley